A “w” is not an “r” and I would prefer people not associate it as that. If you spelled arithmetic properly, the whole sequence of words changed.

WritingArithmeticReading

WAR. On ignorance.

If I was President, I’d sell it as that. “I declare WAR on ignorance, starting with writing, arithmetic, and reading.” It doesn’t flow as well, but it’s a start and sounds pretty powerful. I’d also propose the LAW, which is learning, analyzing, and wondering. WAR will start a movement for the LAW and turn this country back into the intellectual powerhouse it once was.